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Gerber Recalls Instant Knife Due to Laceration Hazard

Date: April 26, 2012
Company: Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2012 through March 2012
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Instant Knives and contact Gerber Legendary Blades to receive a free replacement. Options: Replace

Affected Products

The recalled knives are spring-assisted clip knives with a black retractable 3.18" blade which can be folded into the textured black handle when the knife is not in use. The black handle has four diagonal slots on both sides. When closed, the knife measures 4.57" in length and when open, it measures 7.75". The Gerber "sword and shield" trademark appears in silver, on one side of the blade, close to the handle. The name "Gerber®" is written in silver on the knife's pocket clip. This recall involves model numbers 30-000435 and 31-001101. The different model numbers refer to the same knife sold in a box (30-000435) and in a blister pack (31-001101). The model number is printed on the original packaging underneath the barcode. It is not printed on the knife.

Why Was This Recalled?

The locking mechanism on the spring-assisted blade can fail to engage properly, causing the blade to fold during use, posing a laceration hazard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2012 through March 2012

Sporting goods stores nationwide from February 2012 through March 2012 has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report